Hello MSCS Families,

We'd like to introduce you to your very own newsletter filled with articles, District news, events, and timely information.

MWSBE Receives Prestigious Corporation of the Year Award

Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ (MSCS) Minority, Women-Owned Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) Program received the prestigious 2022 Robert R. Church, Sr. Corporation of the Year Award by the Mid-South Minority Business Council (MMBC) Continuum. 

To be considered for this distinguished recognition, organizations must showcase an outstanding contribution to promoting minority business development.



MSCS Deputy Superintendent Retires, HR Chief Resigns

Memphis-Shelby County Schools launched investigations concerning MSCS Deputy Superintendent Dr. John Barker and Chief of Human Resources Dr. Yolanda Martin. 

For the integrity of Memphis-Shelby County Schools and the legal protection of our staff and students, we must take all grievances seriously.

It is equally important, upon completion of any related review or investigation, we clear the names of innocent parties and fully restore their employment status if interrupted.

Strike! Students at East, Whitehaven, and Middle College High schools put their bowling talents on display in a friendly and fun bowling competition. Watch this video to see which school led in scores.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MSCS CALENDAR 

DATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

DECEMBER

• Special Called MSCS board meeting - Nov. 30 Link
• Memphis Area FAFSA Tuesday - Dec. 6: Link
• 1st Semester Exams - Dec. 14-16
• 1st Semester Ends - Dec. 16
• 2nd 9 Weeks Ends - Dec. 16
• Holiday Break (Students & School-based staff) - Dec. 19-30
• See this timely message on school safety from Gov. Bill Lee: Link

UPCOMING ATHLETIC EVENTS 

• Click this link to view schedules, purchase tickets, and see team stats.

NOTE: If your student will be absent, please remember to send a note. For more information about Truancy, CLICK HERE.

SCHOLARSHIPS & CONTESTS:

DECEMBER

• **DUE 12/2** ArcGIS Online Competition for US High School & Middle School Students: Link
• **DUE 12/4** Ford Truck of the Future Contest for Students: Link
• **DUE 12/15** Natl. Recreation Trails Photo Contest: Link
• TN History Day: Link
• Department of Tennessee “Constitutional Speech” High School Oratorical Contest: Link
• American Computer Science League: Link
• Exploratory Latin Exam: Link
• Pegasus Natl. Mythology Exam: Link
• Medusa Mythology Exam: Link
• Environmental Design Competition: Link
• Plant the Moon/Plant Mars Design Competition: Link

Mid-South Food Bank Food Giveaway at Ida B. Wells

MSCS partnered with the Mid-South Food Bank to feed the community. Students and faculty recruited volunteers to help set up and distribute bags filled with food.

Kingsbury CTC Celebrates its Grand Reopening

Kingsbury Career Technology Center recently celebrated its grand opening! The new space will provide students with hands-on college and career-ready specialty courses for the future.

The MSCS family is made up of newsmakers! From our students and teachers to our coaches and support staff, everyone in Memphis-Shelby County Schools has a story. We are committed to showcasing those stories!

Below are a few highlights shared by local news outlets.

MSCS partners with Feed The Needy to distribute 242k lbs of food for Thanksgiving

Click here to see the video from WMC-TV.

WNBA champ, Melrose High stand-out Ashley Shields honored with retired jersey

Click here to read the story by ABC24.

Giddy up! Whitehaven-area students ride equestrian opportunity

Click here to read the story from The Daily Memphian.

MSCS Nutrition Services is responsible for all District cafeterias, serving breakfast and lunch to 105,000 students daily. Click the image or click this link to view the meals being served at your child's school.

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